In celebration of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, with the theme “Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession,” the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and recognition of teachers across the country.

The World Teachers’ Day is celebrated every October 5 to honour teachers and recognise their vital contributions to education and society.

The day was first proclaimed in 1994 by UNESCO, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Education International (EI), and UNICEF, following the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers.

Speaking Monday in Abuja, during a symposium organised by the Ministry of Education ahead of the World Teachers Day celebration on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described teachers as the custodians of knowledge, the builders of character and the architects of national future.

He hailed teachers as the foundation of every profession, adding that their sacrifices keep the country alive. He commended teachers for producing world-class graduates who continue to excel globally.

Alausa assured teachers that the federal government was determined to provide the recognition, training, and support they needed to thrive.